Mission

To develop an integrated flood control and water management information system for flood risk reduction through optimal operational use of flood control facilities such as pumps, storages facilities, surface storages and  flood early warning system for Metro Colombo. Center will also assess current and evolving water related risks to the City from urban development as well as climate change.

Vision

Promote flood safety and livability of Metro Colombo, supporting urban development and water management through integrated spatial and temporal information use.

Center for Urban Water is developed under the Metro Colombo Urban Development Project (MCUDP) implemented under a loan agreement between the Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank, to operate flood control facilities implemented under MCUDP. .